The next few days are going to be wet on the Isle of Wight, so dig out your waterproofs and don’t forget your umbrella.
The Met Office have issued a Yellow Be Alert weather warning for heavy rain. Starting at 2am on Thursday and running until 6am on Friday the warning reads:
A couple of bands of rain, heavy in places, will push northwards across southern England and south Wales during Thursday and early on Friday.
Whilst a drier interlude is likely for a time during the middle part of Thursday, many places in the warning area will see 15-25 mm of rain accumulate during this period.
However, some higher ground areas of southern England and south Wales could see as much as 35-45 mm of rain.
What should I do?
Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
You can follow the weather warning by visiting the Met Office website.
